Cummins vs Ford Diesel

[Circle C]

To each their own, but I never considered the 5.9's to have tons of power. If you plan to do alot of pulling or going with over size tires get the lower rear end dodge. I can only assume you are going with a standard transmission. But if your looking at an auto the ford would be my pick by far.

That's interesting. I guess it depends on what era diesel engines one is comparing, and if comparing in stock form or modified.
I will admit that my 5.9 feels like a dog in stock form. Stronger than a 7.3, but not as fast as a duramax.
That said, I've owned every Ford diesel offered with the exception of the new 6.7, 6.9, 7.3 idi, 7.3 di aka powerstroke, 6.0, and 6.4. 
I've had dodge 12v, 24,and common rail, and had three Chevy duramax trucks.

Stock, manual transmission, cannot beat the 12v
Stock, auto, I'd go with a duramax.

If you are going for inexpensive, reliable, powerful, and simple. I still say it doesn't get any better than a 12v with a nv5600, or a built auto tranny.

[Bar R Ranch]

To each their own, but I never considered the 5.9's to have tons of power. If you plan to do alot of pulling or going with over size tires get the lower rear end dodge. I can only assume you are going with a standard transmission. But if your looking at an auto the ford would be my pick by far.

That's interesting. I guess it depends on what era diesel engines one is comparing, and if comparing in stock form or modified.
I will admit that my 5.9 feels like a dog in stock form. Stronger than a 7.3, but not as fast as a duramax.
That said, I've owned every Ford diesel offered with the exception of the new 6.7, 6.9, 7.3 idi, 7.3 di aka powerstroke, 6.0, and 6.4. 
I've had dodge 12v, 24,and common rail, and had three Chevy duramax trucks.

Stock, manual transmission, cannot beat the 12v
Stock, auto, I'd go with a duramax.

If you are going for inexpensive, reliable, powerful, and simple. I still say it doesn't get any better than a 12v with a nv5600, or a built auto tranny.

I'm glad to finally hear someone mention the word duramax . If I were to buy an automatic diesel tomorrow it would be an 06.5 or 07 "classic" body style Chevy with the LBZ duramax.

[dwhd93]

To each their own, but I never considered the 5.9's to have tons of power. If you plan to do alot of pulling or going with over size tires get the lower rear end dodge. I can only assume you are going with a standard transmission. But if your looking at an auto the ford would be my pick by far.

That's interesting. I guess it depends on what era diesel engines one is comparing, and if comparing in stock form or modified.
I will admit that my 5.9 feels like a dog in stock form. Stronger than a 7.3, but not as fast as a duramax.
That said, I've owned every Ford diesel offered with the exception of the new 6.7, 6.9, 7.3 idi, 7.3 di aka powerstroke, 6.0, and 6.4. 
I've had dodge 12v, 24,and common rail, and had three Chevy duramax trucks.

Stock, manual transmission, cannot beat the 12v
Stock, auto, I'd go with a duramax.

If you are going for inexpensive, reliable, powerful, and simple. I still say it doesn't get any better than a 12v with a nv5600, or a built auto tranny.

I'm glad to finally hear someone mention the word duramax . If I were to buy an automatic diesel tomorrow it would be an 06.5 or 07 "classic" body style Chevy with the LBZ duramax.

To each their own, but I never considered the 5.9's to have tons of power. If you plan to do alot of pulling or going with over size tires get the lower rear end dodge. I can only assume you are going with a standard transmission. But if your looking at an auto the ford would be my pick by far.

That's interesting. I guess it depends on what era diesel engines one is comparing, and if comparing in stock form or modified.
I will admit that my 5.9 feels like a dog in stock form. Stronger than a 7.3, but not as fast as a duramax.
That said, I've owned every Ford diesel offered with the exception of the new 6.7, 6.9, 7.3 idi, 7.3 di aka powerstroke, 6.0, and 6.4. 
I've had dodge 12v, 24,and common rail, and had three Chevy duramax trucks.

Stock, manual transmission, cannot beat the 12v
Stock, auto, I'd go with a duramax.

If you are going for inexpensive, reliable, powerful, and simple. I still say it doesn't get any better than a 12v with a nv5600, or a built auto tranny.

I'm glad to finally hear someone mention the word duramax . If I were to buy an automatic diesel tomorrow it would be an 06.5 or 07 "classic" body style Chevy with the LBZ duramax.

To each their own, but I never considered the 5.9's to have tons of power. If you plan to do alot of pulling or going with over size tires get the lower rear end dodge. I can only assume you are going with a standard transmission. But if your looking at an auto the ford would be my pick by far.

That's interesting. I guess it depends on what era diesel engines one is comparing, and if comparing in stock form or modified.
I will admit that my 5.9 feels like a dog in stock form. Stronger than a 7.3, but not as fast as a duramax.
That said, I've owned every Ford diesel offered with the exception of the new 6.7, 6.9, 7.3 idi, 7.3 di aka powerstroke, 6.0, and 6.4. 
I've had dodge 12v, 24,and common rail, and had three Chevy duramax trucks.

Stock, manual transmission, cannot beat the 12v
Stock, auto, I'd go with a duramax.

If you are going for inexpensive, reliable, powerful, and simple. I still say it doesn't get any better than a 12v with a nv5600, or a built auto tranny.

I'm glad to finally hear someone mention the word duramax . If I were to buy an automatic diesel tomorrow it would be an 06.5 or 07 "classic" body style Chevy with the LBZ duramax.

Id get an 05 because they don't have the injector problems like most do and after 05 they started havin an issue with the fly wheel crackin. But if your gettin a dmax you gotta get the Allison tranny to complete it  I'm a pretty big fan of Chevy I just wish they'd offer a solid front end package instead of the single suspension b.s. 

[Bar R Ranch]

Id get an 05 because they don't have the injector problems like most do and after 05 they started havin an issue with the fly wheel crackin. But if your gettin a dmax you gotta get the Allison tranny to complete it  I'm a pretty big fan of Chevy I just wish they'd offer a solid front end package instead of the single suspension b.s. 

Yes but the 05 only has a 5 speed 06 changed to a 6 speed. I hear ya on the front end. Those front ends really fall apart if you run oversize tires.

[dwhd93]

Id get an 05 because they don't have the injector problems like most do and after 05 they started havin an issue with the fly wheel crackin. But if your gettin a dmax you gotta get the Allison tranny to complete it  I'm a pretty big fan of Chevy I just wish they'd offer a solid front end package instead of the single suspension b.s. 

Yes but the 05 only has a 5 speed 06 changed to a 6 speed. I hear ya on the front end. Those front ends really fall apart if you run oversize tires.

but id rather have an 05 with a 5 speed that I don't have to worry about the fly wheel crackin jmo haha and you would think GM would offer one both Ford and dodge offer solid and independent.

And I think if you'd have the 12v 5.9 with the Allison tranny and the Ford body and axles you'd have yourself a truck that'd last a lifetime

[smacdown]

They each are good in my opinion but my 2000 7.3 is pushing 500k miles

[dub]

01 Dodge what are the problems?

[Circle C]

Lift pump, injector pump, weak auto tranny, and APPS sensors are probably your most common issues.

I have a 1999 3500 that I drive daily, and a 2002 2500 as a "ranch unit", both have the same engine as the 2001, and I wouldn't hesitate to own another.

[dub]

I just got a 2001 Dodge 2500 4x4 for a pretty good price. It has 350,000 miles and the trans has not been rebuilt. So I am thinking I better get it rebuilt when I have the time and money. Who has had one rebuilt and about how much should I expect to spend. I am also expecting front end work. Are there problems with it and is there another front end I can swap in or something else I can do to prevent problems before I get stuck in the woods or on the side of the road? I have to keep it running.

[sfboarbuster]

I The last 47re i had rebuilt cost me around 2200 i believe.

This is what you need for the steering------http://www.solidsteel.biz/

[charles]

You can pick up a completely rebuilt 47 tranny for around 2300

[Riley W]

that is a awesome pic izz

[Milam County Hog Hunter]

Id get an 05 because they don't have the injector problems like most do and after 05 they started havin an issue with the fly wheel crackin. But if your gettin a dmax you gotta get the Allison tranny to complete it  I'm a pretty big fan of Chevy I just wish they'd offer a solid front end package instead of the single suspension b.s. 

Yes but the 05 only has a 5 speed 06 changed to a 6 speed. I hear ya on the front end. Those front ends really fall apart if you run oversize tires.

They put 6 speed manual transmissions in at 03 I know for sure